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California Pig Hunting Opportunities at Grizzly Island Wildlife Area

 by TBC Press on 01/08/16

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will be holding limited-entry, permit-only hunts to control a small population of wild pigs in Solano County. The hunts will be held the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area on the Joice Island Unit, a 2,150-acre wetland area consisting of thick cattails, tules, some brush and standing water.

A total of 24 two-day permits will be issued over the span of eight weekends. The first weekend, March 5-6, is an apprentice hunt for junior license holders only. Junior license holders must be at least 12 years old to participate in this hunt.  READ MORE

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Chicago, IL Outdoor Sports Show Jan 23 in Rosemont

 by TBC Press on 01/08/16

The Chicago Outdoor Sports Show will take place on January 20-24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.  In addition to hundreds of exhibitors, the Illinois Conservation Foundation will be distributing free youth-oriented items and helping attendees learn more about youth conservation programs in Illinois.  Outdoors enthusiasts attending the sports show on Saturday, Jan. 23 are invited to visit with Wayne Rosenthal, Director of the IDNR.  Director Rosenthal will be at the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) booth at the show from 10 a.m. to Noon on Jan. 23.  READ MORE

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Louisiana Proposed Hunting Seasons, Hunting Regulations and WMA Rules

 by TBC Press on 01/08/16

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) adopted notices of intent for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 hunting seasons, 2016-17 general and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) hunting seasons and rules and regulations, 2017 general and WMA turkey hunting season and rules and regulations, and 2016-17 migratory bird hunting season and rules and regulations at its January meeting Thursday in Baton Rouge. 

The notices of intent include proposed hunting season dates and changes from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) for the upcoming hunting seasons and provide for a public comment period. This year is the first inclusion of waterfowl seasons, regulations and bag limits in the annual NOI process.  Some of the proposed changes include:  READ MORE

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Louisiana Closes Deer Hunting Season in Areas Where Spillway Openings May be Necessary

 by TBC Press on 01/08/16

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission voted Thursday (Jan. 7) to close deer hunting season in areas affected by the Morganza and Bonnet Carre spillways should either or both be opened because of flooding of the Mississippi River.  The action came during the commission’s monthly meeting in Baton Rouge. The closures will become effective a half hour after sunset on the dates the spillways are opened. All land within the Morganza Spillway, which could be opened as soon as Monday, would be closed to deer hunting, including from the Morganza control structure, south to I-10 and from I-10 south within the protection levees of the Atchafalaya basin.  READ MORE

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Oregon Hunters Reminded To Report Hunt Results By Jan 31 to Avoid Penalties

 by TBC Press on 01/08/16

Any hunter who purchased 2015 big game or turkey tags needs to report their hunt results by the deadline, which is Jan. 31, 2016 for most tags. Hunters are required to report on each deer, elk, cougar, bear, pronghorn and turkey tag purchased—even if they were not successful or did not hunt. Sports Pac license holders need to report on each big game or turkey tag issued.

Hunters have two ways to report. Hunters who fail to report 2015 deer or elk tags on time will be penalized $25 when they purchase a 2017 hunting license. This penalty is assessed once, regardless of the number of unreported tags. READ MORE

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Portions of Northwest Tennessee to Close Due to Mississippi River Flooding

 by TBC Press on 01/08/16

The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has voted to close portions of northwest Tennessee for this weekend’s Young Sportsman Deer Hunt due to severe flooding along the Mississippi River.

The commission met via conference call on Thursday morning to discuss the flooding in areas in the West Tennessee area and how it would impact this weekend’s scheduled two-day Young Sportsman Deer Hunt. The flood waters in West Tennessee, occurring uncharacteristically during deer hunting season, offered a unique challenge as the commissioners and agency strive to protect wildlife but still offer as much opportunity as possible,” said TWRA Executive Director Ed Carter. READ MORE

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Vermont 2016 Deer Harvest Reflects Healthy Population

 by TBC Press on 01/08/16

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says preliminary numbers show 12,710 deer were taken during Vermont’s 2015 deer hunting seasons. Reports from big game check stations indicate hunters had successful deer seasons in 2015, taking 3,398 deer in archery season, 1,277 in youth season, 6,592 in rifle season, and 1,443 in muzzleloader season.  The 12,710 deer brought home by hunters yielded more than 630,000 pounds of local nutritious venison. READ MORE

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Washington Shrimp Fishery Opens in Puget Sound May 14

 by TBC Press on 01/08/16

Recreational spot shrimp fishing in Puget Sound will open Saturday, May 14 – one week later than usual, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. Shellfish managers are delaying the popular shrimp fishery until May 14 due to the extremely low tides that are expected to occur midday on the first Saturday in May, which traditionally marks the start of the season throughout Puget Sound. READ MORE

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Wisconsin Baiting & Feeding Ban in Oneida, Forest & Vilas Counties Begins Jan 11

 by TBC Press on 01/08/16

A ban on baiting for hunting and feeding deer for recreational viewing or other purposes in Oneida, Forest and Vilas counties will take effect Jan. 11, 2016 due to the detection of chronic wasting disease in captive white-tailed deer on private land in Oneida County reported in December.

Forest and Vilas counties are within a 10-mile radius of the Oneida County property on which a CWD-positive deer was found. State law requires that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources enact a ban on feeding and baiting of deer in counties or portions of counties within a 10-mile radius of a captive or free-roaming domestic or wild animal that tests positive for CWD or tuberculosis. As of Jan. 11, baiting and feeding of deer will be prohibited in 41 Wisconsin counties. READ MORE

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Southeast Alaska Wolves NOT listed as Endangered

 by TBC Press on 01/07/16

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (department) concurs with the decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to not list Southeast Alaska wolves under the Endangered Species Act.

Division of Wildlife Conservation Director Bruce Dale said that while wolves have declined on Prince of Wales Island, densities there remain among Alaska’s highest. Wolves’ persistence on Prince of Wales Island and in Southeast Alaska and British Columbia overall is not in doubt. Like all wildlife, wolf populations are dynamic over time. READ MORE 

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Arizona BOW Workshop Jan 22-24

 by TBC Press on 01/07/16

For women who just want to find out what the outdoors experience is all about, signing up for a Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) workshop is a great place to start. The Arizona Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, will conduct its BOW Deluxe workshop Jan. 22-24, 2016, at Saguaro Lake Ranch, an Arizona guest ranch on the banks of the Salt River in Mesa. The workshop introduces like-minded women (18 and older) to outdoors skills in an enjoyable, no-pressure setting with expert instructors. READ MORE

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Florida Blue Crab Season Temporarily Closes on St. Johns River Starting Jan 16

 by TBC Press on 01/07/16

Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in all waters of the St. Johns River system must be removed from the water before Jan. 16, the first day of a 10-day trap closure. This closure will give groups authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water.

The closure includes all waters of the St. Johns River system, its associated lakes and tributaries from west of the St. Johns River’s intersection with the Intracoastal Canal through and including Lake Hellen Blazes in Brevard County. READ MORE

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New Season of Florida's Trophy Catch is Underway

 by TBC Press on 01/07/16

TrophyCatch Season 3 ended on a very positive note, and Season 4 is off to an even better start, with peak fishing time right around the corner. TrophyCatch is the citizen-science program that allows the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to collect data on largemouth bass heavier than 8 pounds. In return, corporate partners reward anglers for properly documenting the catch with a photo of the entire bass (head to tail) on a scale with the weight showing, and releasing it. Check out these trends to find your own trophy bass.  READ MORE

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Kansas 2016 Fishing Regulations Summary Available

 by TBC Press on 01/07/16

A new year means new seasons ahead, and it’s never too early to start planning. Anglers with an itch to get the low-down on all things fishing related in Kansas this year should check out the online version of the 2016 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary. Simply visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Fishing / Fishing Regulations” to download your copy of the free, easy-to-use, full-color pamphlet. Printed copies will be available wherever licenses are sold by mid-January. READ MORE

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Kansas Spring Turkey Hunt Permit Applications Available Jan 11

 by TBC Press on 01/07/16

It may not be spring yet, but it’s time to prep like it is. The application period for those looking to hunt turkeys in Unit 4 this spring begins Jan. 11. Spring turkey permits are sold over-the-counter or online for all but the southwest portion of Kansas, Unit 4. A limited number of permits are issued to residents only through a lottery drawing. Hunters can apply online only, or over the phone, from Jan. 11-Feb. 12 by visiting ksoutdoors.com. Hunters may apply for a Unit 4 Spring Turkey Permit or a Unit 4 Spring Turkey Permit/Game Tag Combo; however the game tag will only be valid in Units 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. READ MORE

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